If you are new to entertaining but still keen to make a splash, our list of the best cocktails for beginners is a great place to start. We’ve rounded up some seriously delicious, good-looking drinks that leave a lasting impression while being deceptively simple to make. In short – everything you need to pour like a pro even when you are fresh to the cocktail game. Here you go!
The Negroni cocktail will always feature on any list of basic cocktails to know, and with good reason – it’s extremely popular and quite easy to prepare. Consisting of one part gin, to one part Cinzano vermouth rosso and one part Campari, it is garnished with a pretty orange peel, and considered an aperitivo. Simple to make, and classy to the core.
13 Cocktails For BeginnersGin and Tonic.Screwdriver.Cuba Libre.Tequila Sunrise.Gimlet.Aperol Spritz.Dry Martini.Godfather.
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Gin and Tonic.
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Screwdriver.
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Cuba Libre.
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Tequila Sunrise.
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Gimlet.
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Aperol Spritz.
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Dry Martini.
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Godfather.
Aperol Spritz cocktail
The easy-peasy Aperol Spritz is a sip of Italian summer in a glass. Golden orange like a sunset over calm waters, it contains Aperol, Prosecco, club soda and a slice of orange in a wine glass with ice. It’s really as simple as that.
Pina Colada cocktail
One of the best easy cocktails to make at home, a Pina Colada is a delicious tropical treat that tastes like an island breeze, infused with the heady scent of pineapple and coconut. When blended, the texture is like a smoothie. Over ice, it’s rich, thick, and lovely from start to finish.
The Classic Mojito is pretty as a picture and refreshing to boot. Fizzy and minty with a zesty dash of lime, it pairs well with summery dishes like prawns, shrimp, and fish tacos. Plus, all you need to make it is some white rum, sugar or simple syrup, soda water, lime juice, and fresh mint leaves.
The best beginner cocktails are normally on the sweeter end of the spectrum since they are so effortless to enjoy. For the best Cosmopolitan recipe, you will need citrus-infused vodka, orange liqueur, lime and cranberry juice, and an orange peel to garnish. These ingredients blend well together, creating a refreshing drink that has a little citrusy sweetness balanced by the lovely sharpness of the lime.
The classic Manhattan contains whiskey, sweet vermouth, and bitters, which means it’s actually quite similar to an Old Fashioned. It is however a fair amount less sweet, with a bitter profile and herbal undertones, so go with this one if you like a stronger cocktail.
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